Explore the Family Name Hodgen
The meaning of Hodgen
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): variant of Hodgin.
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How common is the last name Hodgen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hodgen held a rank of 32,094 in popularity in the year 2000 and dipped slightly to 33,596 by 2010, reflecting a change of -4.68%. The number of individuals carrying this moniker remained steady at 678 from 2000 to 2010. The frequency of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010, marking an 8% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,094 | #33,596 | -4.68% |
| Count | 678 | 678 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hodgen
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hodgen, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of bearers were of White ethnicity, increasing from 93.07% in 2000 to 94.54% in 2010. The percentage of Hodgens identifying as Hispanic also saw a rise of 15.10% during the same period. Conversely, there was a notable drop of 43.64% in those identifying as Black, and a slight decrease of 22.56% amongst those of two or more races. There were no recorded instances of Hodgens who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.07% | 94.54% | 1.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.21% | 15.1% |
| Black | 2.36% | 1.33% | -43.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.03% | -22.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |